SCENIC FLIGHTS

No trip to the Barrier Reef is complete without a scenic flight over the beautiful turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Or being so close to the tip of Australia, why not fly over it? We can arrange day tours, short scenics or overnight tours throughout the region.

2015 Rates:35 minute scenic flights from $129 per person.Day tours from $420 per person.Overnight tours from $2050 per person.

Conditions apply.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

We offer adventures designed for those of you that want to experience soft adventure through to your adrenalin seeking thrill seekers. We white water raft some of the best rivers in the world year round, sea kayak over the Great Barrier Reef and fly the largest hot air balloon in the world, to mention but a few of the activities that await you.

The Barron River is perfect for anyone who hasn’t tried White Water Rafting or those looking for an afternoon of fun and excitement.

Raft the mighty Tully River, regarded as the best rafting river across Australia and New Zealand. Go wild with the first company to raft the Tully back in 1985 .. Raging Thunder! Join us for a day of adventure!

Xtreme is a small, exclusive trip with our most experienced river guides taking you on the wildest ride possible.

FISHING

THE OPEN WATERS, creeks and deep channels of the Cairns Estuary System are a paradise for anglers and fishermen alike. Cairns-Trinity Inlet is a State Marine Park, this natural habitat has numerous deep holes, mudflats, snags, and drop-offs making it a great location to catch a variety of fish species. The Cairns Estuary area has over 100kms of waterways just at our backdoor, so let us show you our backyard.

We use a 5.8 metre (20 foot in the old language) flat-bottom punt, fully equipped with the latest fish finding and safety gear and designed for the smooth waters of the estuaries and rivers systems of Far North Queensland.

A half day estuary fishing session will cost from $95 per person, for up to 6 people. A full day on the reef starts at $240 per person, for up to 4. Fishing in the Mulgrave or Russell Rivers is a good day out at $200 a head, with a maximum of 6.

Please contact us for full rates and availability.

FITZROY ISLAND

Fitzroy Island is a large tropical island, just a 45 minute Fast Cat ride (about 30kms) from Cairns, and is surrounded by a reef system that forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, making it the perfect accessible base for snorkelling, diving and exploring the reef.

There are five distinctly different types of accommodation, ranging from affordable 4.5 star Resort facilities, to Divers accommodation and change facilities, to a Camping Ground, and to Day Visitor facilities (including Foxy’s Bar and Café and a Retail Shop).

CAIRNS TROPICAL ZOO

This award winning attraction is, simply, the most outstanding wildlife experience in the Cairns’ region. Nowhere else in tropical Australia will you find the diversity of wildlife that is available at this wonderful oasis, situated just 20 minutes from the CBD. Since 1980, the Zoo has been delighting visitors of all ages from Australia and around the world.

As you meander through the Zoo’s award winning tropical gardens, discover fascinating and rare animals both from Australia and other regions of the world such as Nepalese Red Pandas and Ring-tailed Lemurs. We believe that by educating our visitors about wildlife, and providing opportunities to have ‘up close’ experiences with them, they will leave with a greater understanding of why conservation is so important for the future. You can Cuddle a Koala, feed a kangaroo, see giant crocodiles and enjoy great wildlife presentations and tours. There’s so much to see and do at our Zoo.

2014 Rates: Prices start at $33 per adult and $16.50 per child.

KURANDA RAILWAY

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest.

Your Skyrail experience should take approximately 1½ hours and includes spending time at the two rainforest mid-stations. Allow 20 minutes for each station, to enjoy Ranger guided boardwalk tours and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre, lookouts and historical displays.

The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway was built over 100 years ago and winds its way through the tropical mountain ranges between Cairns and Kuranda.

This package includes time for you to explore Kuranda ‘The Village in the Rainforest’. There are rainforest walks, markets, cafes, restaurants, and galleries for you to visit. This package is a full day tour experience with morning departures. Times will be offered during the booking process.

2014 Rates:

Self drive to Skyrail or Freshwater Railway Station $101.50 per adult, $50.75 per child and $253.75 per family of 4.

With return transfers to Cairns and northern beaches$114.00 per adult, $57 per child and $340 per family.

With return transfers to Port Douglas$136 per adult, $68 per child and $340 per family.

HARBOUR CRUISES

TAKE IN the natural beauty of Cairns and surrounds on a cruise in the Harbour and Trinity Inlet. A choice of day time or a sunset cruise, the latter having the option of dinner afterwards at Dundee's restaurant.

Alongside Cairns is a magnificent tidal estuary that is rarely seen, except by fishermen. Only accessible by boat, M.V. Crocodile Explorer is a comfortable, air-conditioned vessel taking small numbers of visitors along Trinity Inlet on this scenic nature cruise. With waterways winding through a 300 square kilometre maze of mangroves, expect rich diverse wildlife, stunning scenery and a relaxing cruise with informative commentary from our crew. This is the saltwater crocodile’s natural habitat – with a chance to spot them basking on the muddy banks particularly in the cooler months.

Join us for a stunning harbour cruise and we’ll show you what many of the Cairns locals haven’t even seen yet – you’ll be amazed at what’s right on our doorstep!

OUR CAIRNS sunset tour rates as one of the top ten things to do in Cairns and is sure to be an unforgettable evening. Picture yourself relaxing on a sunset cruise in Cairns, standing on the deck with a drink in hand, the breeze blowing through your hair with the sun setting over Cairns’ lush mountains throwing out a glorious mix of colours into the sky above.

As our friendly crew greet you on board, you will be offered a welcome drink to enjoy on deck prior to departure. Departing at 5.30pm, the cruise allows passengers to soak in beautiful views of the waterways, mangroves and mountains in the magical early evening sun. Join us simply for the Sunset Cruise or take advantage of our special cruise and dinner packages. This includes dinner with a choice of entrees, mains and desserts at Dundee's Restaurant, one of Cairns best restaurants and only a short stroll (100 metres) from the Marina.

2014 Rates:Cruise - $39 per adult and $19.50 per childCruise & Dinner: $88 per adult and $44 per child.

GREEN ISLAND

A visit to the Great Barrier Reef is the most popular thing to do whilst in Cairns. GREEN ISLAND is a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with unique island rainforests, surrounded by white sandy beaches & magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.

Choose to snorkel, dive, stay dry or view the spectacular underwater reefs in our semi submarine or glass bottom boat, or simply laze on the white sandy beach; these are only a few of the many reef and island activities available. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

A half day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9.00am allows 2 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 12.45pm.

A half day reef cruise departing Cairns at 1.00pm allows 2 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5.00pm.”Reef Rocket” is a modern comfortable air-conditioned high speed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns.

MICHAELMAS CAY

MICHAELMAS CAY is a picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. The cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to over 20,000 migratory seabirds... one of the most important nesting sites in the Southern Hemisphere.

A day tour to this magnificent reef in an air-conditioned luxury catamaran will let you forget that the real world exists; where you get your buffet lunch prepared by our chefs on board, take an underwater tour in an air-conditioned submersible vessel, swim, snorkel or dive on an uncrowded beach and reef, or listen to the informative presentations by the marine biologists.

Your day starts off with a leisurely 2 hour cruise to the reef, and the rest of the day with hot and cold buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas, as well as snorkelling equipment, guided buirding tour, submersible tour and ecological presentations all included.

The vessel is licenced to sell alcohol and souvenirs, so bring your wallet, sun protection, towel, camera and a change of clothes and have a fabulous day out on the Great Barrier Reef.

This tour offers exceptional value at only $187 per adult, $132 per child under 15, or $550 for a family of 4. Pick ups can also be arranged from your accommodation from Cairns to Port Douglas (costs apply).